Tracksters strong at relays

CAPE GIRARDEAU - The Sikeston boys and girls track and field team had a strong day at the Cape Relays on Saturday afternoon before rain washed away the last few events.

Sikeston's boys had first place medals in the long jump, triple jump and shot put relays. The Bulldogs were also in the running for first place medals in the discus and high jump before those events were rained out.

"I think we had a pretty decent day overall," said Sikeston head coach Jerry Dement. "I thought the field events that we competed in led the day, and that's been pretty indicative of our season so far. But we ran well, we had some season's best times in several events. We're starting to make a little push here towards the end of the season."